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Why Camp GesheЯ?

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Camp GesheЯ is the only overnight camp in North America designed especially for campers from Russian-speaking Jewish families. Camp GesheЯ summer camp is for campers entering 3rd through 10th grades, with a CIT program for entering 11th and 12th graders.

It provides…

  • An innovative educational program, focusing on Russian-Jewish culture, Jewish traditions, and Israel through a non-religious lens
  • A friendly and familiar cultural atmosphere
  • Advanced skill-building programs such as dance, drama, photography, arts and crafts, team building, and ropes course
  • Recreational sports activities including swimming, archery, sports, mountain biking (6th grade and up), and more
  • Top Russian-speaking educators and counselors from Israel, Europe and North America
  • And much, much more!
  • Camp GesheЯ also offers family camp weekends, family holiday programs, and seasonal camps.
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Camp GesheЯ is a partnership initiative of Shalom Institute and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Additional funding is provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.

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